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Rangers, police detain 16 suspects during search operation in Karachi

KARACHI: At least sixteen suspects were detained in the wee hours of Friday when Rangers and police carried out a joint search operation in Scout Colony area of the metropolis. Rangers and police personnel started the door-to-door search operation in different areas of Karachi. The operation was conducted on intelligence about the presence of suspected criminals in the neighbourhood involved in the murder of traffic policeman, earlier this week, on Abul Hasan Isphani Road. Law enforcers have i
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House of Representatives boosts military spending, gives Trump border wall money

A US border patrol agent patrols the US and Mexico border fence in San Ysidro, California, US, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $68 billion increase in military spending next year with legislation that also provides money to start construction of President Donald Trump's Mexican border wall. The bill increased spending on the US capability to defend itself from foreign missile attacks amid growing concerns about No
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Stephen Colbert signs new animated series to bring 'Orange President' to TV

Image: Nerdist via Showtime NEW YORK: Comedian Stephen Colbert has signed a deal to produce an animated series about US President Donald Trump, reprising a familiar tangerine-colored character from The Late Show for an initial run of 10 episodes on Showtime. The series, set to debut in fall, will also star the president's "family, top associates, heads of government, golf pros and anyone else straying into his orbit," seen through the eyes of an imaginary documentary crew, the channel announce
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Venezuela's government, opposition on deadly collision course

CARACAS: Venezuela's political crisis looks headed for a dangerous showdown on Friday, after the opposition called for a nationwide protest against President Nicolas Maduro in outright defiance of a government ban on demonstrations ahead of a controversial weekend vote. The war of words escalated on Thursday, the second day of a 48-hour general strike by Venezuelans angry over Maduro's plans for a Sunday vote to elect a new body to rewrite the constitution. "The regime declared we can't demons
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10 hurt in freak Istanbul storm

Hailstorm. Image courtesy: Financial Times ISTANBUL: At least 10 people were hurt, two of them seriously, when a violent thunderstorm struck Istanbul on Thursday, bombarding the city with hailstones the size of golfballs, local media said. The storm, which lasted about 20 minutes, paralysed traffic and caused flash floods that submerged cars in some streets, according to pictures on social media. Sixteen planes which had been heading to the city's Ataturk airport were routed to other destinati
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Amazon plows ahead with high sales and spending; profit plunges

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday reported a jump in retail sales along with a profit slump, as its rapid, costly expansion into new shopping categories and countries showed no sign of slowing. The world's largest online retailer posted second-quarter revenue of $38 billion, up 25 percent from a year earlier. The breakneck growth stood in contrast to the fate of many brick-and-mortar rivals, who have struggled to find their footing as more people shop online. Yet Seattle-based Amazon posted a 77 perc
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Over 50 killed in attack on oil team in Nigeria

KANO: More than 50 people were killed in a Boko Haram attack on an oil exploration team in northeast Nigeria earlier this week, military, medical and humanitarian sources told AFP on Thursday. "The death toll keeps mounting," said one source involved in dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday´s attack near Magumeri, adding: "Now we have more than 50 and... more bodies are coming in." Details of the ambush, which was initially thought to be a kidnapping attempt, have been slow to emerge, as the m
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NY jury hears closings in 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli fraud trial

Ex-pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli exits the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, June 6, 2016, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. AFP/Drew Angerer  NEW YORK: A troubled genius working to save lives or a compulsive liar who defrauded investors? A US jury heard closing arguments Thursday in the securities fraud trial of Martin Shkreli, a pharmaceutical executive dubbed "The Most Hated Man in America." The 34-year-old, who hunched over in his chair and fiddled
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Qatar seeks options at United Nations to overcome Gulf rift

Qatar's foreign minister on Thursday accused Arab states of violating international law in their boycott of the country and described the United Nations as the "right place" for Doha to seek options to overcome measures imposed against it. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain severed relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing the major gas-exporting Gulf state of financing terrorism and cozying up to their arch-rival Iran. Doha denies the charges. The four states have
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Twitter dives, growth stall highlights contrast with Facebook

Twitter shares were hammered Thursday after the company reported no gain in its user base in the past quarter, raising fresh fears about the future of the service as it loses more ground to Facebook. Twitter, which has been struggling to keep pace in the fast-moving world of social media, reported a net loss of $116 million in the second quarter, slightly wider than its $107 million loss a year ago. More significantly, Twitter reported its base of monthly active users was unchanged at 328 mill
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Rooney returns in underwhelming Everton win

Wayne Rooney made his second competitive 'debut' for his boyhood club Everton on Thursday, as Leighton Baines grabbed a 1-0 Europa League third-round qualifying victory over Slovakian side MFK Ruzomberok. The former Manchester United and England captain had revealed in the build-up to the match at Goodison Park that it had been a lifelong ambition to play for Everton in Europe. Thirteen years after leaving Merseyside for Old Trafford, Rooney finally fulfilled that ambition although it was a fr
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Trump could seek ´tougher´ Russia sanctions; Putin threatens retaliation

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump could veto pending legislation that would slap new sanctions on Russia in order to push for a tougher deal, a top White House aide said on Thursday, as Moscow warned of retaliation if Washington went ahead with the measure. But the idea of Republican Trump wanting to strengthen the sanctions drew skepticism in Congress because his administration had spent weeks lobbying for a weaker bill. The sanctions, which the US House of Representatives has approved, need
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US says Iran rocket test breaches UN resolution

Simorgh rocket is launched and tested at the Imam Khomeini Space Centre, Iran, in this handout photo released by Tasnim News Agency on July 27, 2017. Tasnim News Agency/Handout via REUTERS DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran successfully tested a rocket that can deliver satellites into orbit, state television reported on Thursday, an action the United States said breaches a UN Security Council resolution because of its potential use in ballistic missile development. Iranian state television showed footage
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Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval test

LONDON: Alastair Cook ensured a quality launch to The Oval's 100th test with an innings of familiar patience and defiance that guided England to 171 for four against South Africa on an absorbing but rain-disrupted opening day of the third test on Thursday. Former captain Cook stood firm as the historic occasion was frustratingly interrupted by four stoppages, resisting throughout the day to finish unbeaten on 82 as wickets tumbled around him. The 32-year-old negotiated a demanding examination
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Conte questions Tottenham's ambition

LONDON: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has questioned the ambition of Premier League title rivals Tottenham Hotspur after a summer of inactivity in the transfer market for the north London club. Tottenham were champions Chelsea's closest pursuers last season, finishing seven points behind, but have failed to strengthen with chairman Daniel Levy saying the transfer spending in the Premier League is "unsustainable". Tottenham's only transfer activity has selling England right back Kyle Walker to
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Three commodores of Pakistan Navy promoted to rear admiral rank

ISLAMABAD: Three commodores of Pakistan Navy, namely Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib and Zaka Ur Rehman have been promoted to the rank of rear admiral with immediate effect, according to a press release issued Thursday. Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad was commissioned in Marines Engineering branch of Pakistan Navy in 1985. He is a graduate of National Defence University, Islamabad. His distinguished appointments include Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Maintenance) Naval Head
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Amazon´s Jeff Bezos becomes world´s richest person

NEW YORK: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Thursday became the world´s richest person, as a jump in the share price of the US tech giant enabled him to overtake Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Forbes magazine estimated. The magazine said its real-time tracking of personal fortunes showed Bezos with a net worth of $90.5 billion, ahead of the $90 billion for Gates. Bezos owns around 17 per cent of the equity of Amazon, which has been expanding from its original mission as an online retailer to a diver
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Nisar won't desert PM Nawaz under present circumstances: analysts

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar (left), Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (right). ? Geo News FILE KARACHI: Following the much-awaited press conference by the interior minister, analysts have said that Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan will not desert Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his government under the present circumstances. Speaking to Geo News, senior journalist Hamid Mir revealed that Minister of Railways Saad Rafique and Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif had pressed the interior minister to not h
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Panama Papers case verdict to be announced on Friday

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will announces its verdict in the Panama Papers implementation case at 11:30am on Friday. The decision of the implementation case will be announced by a five-member bench comprising Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Sh. Azmat Saeed, Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan. The report and its aftermath The JIT, formed in light of the apex court?s April 20 judgment to probe the Sharif family?s money trail, submitted its
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Unity of command in police important to attain better performance : Corps Commander Karachi

KARACHI: Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Shahid Baig Mirza said on Thursday that unity of command in the police department is important and there should be consistency in the serving terms of personnel within the police in view of achieving better performance. Visiting Malir Cannt to inspect police training along with IG Sindh A.D Khawaja and GOC Malir Major General Zahid, he said that the recent police training has set new standards for the personnel. He said that the role of Karachi pol
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Khadija Siddiqui`s DNA report presented in court

LAHORE: The DNA report in the stabbing case of Khadija Siddiqui was submitted in court on Thursday. The report states that the blood found on the helmet of Shah Hussain (the man accused of stabbing Khadija) belongs to the victim. Hair samples also found in the helmet belong to the accused.  ?Our arguments have been completed. We request the court to include the DNA report on grounds of ensuring a fair trial,? said Khadija's counsel Barrister Hassan Niazi, further adding, ?the opposing lawyers h
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Nisar holds ?most difficult? press conference of his life

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is holding his much awaited news conference at the Punjab House. "This is the most difficult press conference of my life," Nisar told reporters.  Nisar spoke of his 32 year association with the PML-N and stressed that he would not leave the party in this difficult time. However, the minister stated that he was upset after being left out of senior PML-N meetings during the last one and a half months.  Prior to the news conference, Nisar me
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Khawaja Asif lied regarding iqama, alleges PTI's Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar on Thursday said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lied regarding his Iqama [contract]. Addressing the media in the federal capital, the PTI leader termed Asif as part of the 'mafia' in Sialkot.  He also questioned how the defence minister's wife is able to invest millions in a housing scheme.  Dar further said that if Asif's money trail is questioned, he will also present a letter from an Arab country.  PTI Spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry,
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PHC orders shifting Mashal murder case from Mardan to Abbottabad

Mashal Khan  PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered on Thursday that the Mashal Khan murder case be shifted to the Abbottabad Anti-Terrorism Court from Mardan. The PHC bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, ordered for strict security measures at the Haripur Central Jail where the hearings will now take place. Mashal?s father, Iqbal Khan, as well as the provincial government, had petitioned the PHC to move the case out of Mardan for fear of a law and order situation. Iqbal ha
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Newlyweds en route to Hawaii honeymoon detained at LA airport ?because groom is Muslim?

Natasha Politakis and her husband Ali Gul/SWNS.com  A British newlywed?s plans of a dream honeymoon in Hawaii turned into a nightmare when they were detained at Los Angeles airport for 26 hours then sent home without explanation. The couple, Natasha Politakis, 29, and husband Ali Gul, 32, were on their way to Hawaii after saving up £7,000 for a romantic getaway. But instead, they were thrown into a detention centre at Los Angeles airport, handcuffed, and flown back to London without explanation
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